Somerset: Wonder of the West Country S01E01 - Episode 1
Summary:
In the first episode, we head to the seaside resort of Minehead to meet the crew of the West Somerset Steam Railway, as they try to navigate one of the country's more challenging heritage railway lines and attempt to serve a luxury dining experience to a packed carriage on the move.
We meet ice-cream maker David Baker as he trials two new flavours at his popular seaside ice cream vans. The pressure is on for the owner and staff at historic Forde Abbey and its glorious gardens as they open up for their first-ever end of summer plant fair.
We visit the unique, quirky holiday lets on the port of Watchet's East Quay. And in Bishops Lydeard, we follow the competitors and their heavy horses vying for a podium finish in the National Ploughing competition.
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Show Name....... Somerset: Wonder of the West Country
Rating.......... N/A
Premiered....... 2024-02-28
Type............ Documentary
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Plot............ From heritage railways to famous castles, beautiful gardens to bucket-and-spade resorts, this series offers a celebration of the best and most picturesque slices of Somerset's landscape, attractions and events.Narrated by Alan Titchmarsh, this visually rich, warm and immersive series explores the county's most beautiful and iconic sites, uncovers lesser-known hidden gems, and meets some of the people who live and work in this glorious West Country location
Cast............ Alan Titchmarsh ... Narrator
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Network......... Channel 5
Country......... United Kingdom
Language........ English
Runtime......... 60 mins
Status.......... Running
Air Date........ Thursday 20:00
URL............. https://www.tvmaze.com/shows/74939/somerset-wonder-of-the-west-country
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Episode Name.... Episode 1
Season.......... 1x01
Plot............ In the first episode, we head to the seaside resort of Minehead to meet the crew of the West Somerset Steam Railway, as they try to navigate one of the country's more challenging heritage railway lines and attempt to serve a luxury dining experience to a packed carriage on the move.We meet ice-cream maker David Baker as he trials two new flavours at his popular seaside ice cream vans. The pressure is on for the owner and staff at historic Forde Abbey and its glorious gardens as they open up for their first-ever end of summer plant fair.We visit the unique, quirky holiday lets on the port of Watchet's East Quay. And in Bishops Lydeard, we follow the competitors and their heavy horses vying for a podium finish in the National Ploughing competition
Runtime......... 60 mins
Air Date........ 2024-02-29 Thursday, 15:00
URL............. https://www.tvmaze.com/episodes/2781016/somerset-wonder-of-the-west-country-1x01-episode-1
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Episode Name.... Episode 2
Season.......... 1x02
Plot............ This time, we head to Cheddar and its famous gorge to find out how its world-renowned cheese is made and the surprising depths its makers go to get the flavour right. Will all the hand cheddaring' and a year maturing in the gorge's caves pay off?Thousands of pieces of pottery are on the line as the family behind the famous Muchelney Pottery attempt their first full firing in years - can Ben and his team live up to the historic legacy of his late father, legendary potter John Leach?We visit the picturesque Dunster Castle and meet the staff member lucky enough to call this stunning fortress home and look out at the view said to have inspired the hymn All Things Bright and Beautiful. In the shadow of the ancient castle, we follow the organisers and competitors at the 175th annual Dunster agricultural show. Will father and daughter farming team Geoff and Sonya's prize cows have what it takes to win a coveted rosette at this historic event?And on the River Parrett, nature-lovers head out on a vintage boat in search of some of the most beautiful wildlife to be found on Somerset's legendary levels', where kingfishers and starling murmurations put on unforgettable displays
Runtime......... 60 mins
Air Date........ 2024-03-07 Thursday, 15:00
URL............. https://www.tvmaze.com/episodes/2781017/somerset-wonder-of-the-west-country-1x02-episode-2
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